Zoo & Aquarium

Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern

📍 Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli), 3006 Bern, Switzerland

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Quick Facts

Location: Switzerland, Bern
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: Over 200 species across the grounds, half a day to walk them
Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February · The Tierpark Bern site (tierpark-bern.ch, checked 5 November 2026) gives Duhlholz zoo hours of 09.00-18.00 from 1 March to 31 October and 09.00-17.00 from 1 November to the end of February, open 365 days with the till closing 30 minutes earlier. The BearPark is open around the clock every day with free entry, keepers on site from 08.00 to 17.00.
Ticket Price: Adult: Adults CHF 11 · Student: The table lists only child, adult and family lines, with no student rate · A family ticket is CHF 28, and each price carries an optional conservation franc, CHF 1.00 alone or CHF 4.00 for a family, which the site says may be declined at the till.
Address: Tierpark Bern (Dählhölzli), 3006 Bern, Switzerland
Coordinates: 46.9439, 7.4444

Introduction

Tierpark Daehlhoelzli is Bern's municipal zoo, tucked into woodland along the Aare river and easily reached from the old town on foot or by bus. The park is known for its bears, big cats and a large aquarium, with animals living in naturalistic forest enclosures and a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere throughout. Tickets are affordable and a full loop takes about two hours, making it a perfect half-day outing for families; since the bear is Bern's heraldic animal, follow the zoo with a visit to the old-town bear park for a perfectly themed day.

✨ Highlights

Riverside Woodland

The zoo hides in natural forest along the Aare, itself like a city woodland.

Bears & Big Cats

Bears and cats are the stars, and the bear is Bern's heraldic animal to boot.

Big Aquarium

The indoor aquarium houses native and tropical fish, a key part of the visit.

Family Friendly

Cheap entry and easy paths make it comfortable with strollers and small children.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Spring and autumn are most comfortable and animals are livelier in the morning; indoor halls stay open in winter.

→Duration：About two to three hours including the aquarium and a break.

→Transport：About 20 minutes on foot from the old town, or a short bus ride to the zoo stop.

→Dining：Simple food outlets and picnic areas inside, or bring your own.

→Facilities：Gentle paths suit strollers, with well-placed restrooms and rest spots.

→Transportation：Bus 19 from Bern station to the Tierpark stop, a short walk through the wood, and the BearPark takes bus 12 to its own stop; by car use the Ostring or Wankdorf exits.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Tuesday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Wednesday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Thursday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Friday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Saturday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February
Sunday	09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February

The Tierpark Bern site (tierpark-bern.ch, checked 5 November 2026) gives Duhlholz zoo hours of 09.00-18.00 from 1 March to 31 October and 09.00-17.00 from 1 November to the end of February, open 365 days with the till closing 30 minutes earlier. The BearPark is open around the clock every day with free entry, keepers on site from 08.00 to 17.00.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Adults CHF 11
Student	The table lists only child, adult and family lines, with no student rate
Child	Children from age 6 pay CHF 7
Senior	No senior line appears, so older visitors pay the adult CHF 11
Free Admission	The BearPark costs nothing to enter, and the Duhlholz table sets no other free category

A family ticket is CHF 28, and each price carries an optional conservation franc, CHF 1.00 alone or CHF 4.00 for a family, which the site says may be declined at the till.

💡 Tips

• Animals are liveliest in the morning; check the official site for feeding and talk times.

• Pair the zoo with the old-town bear park for a full bear-themed day in Bern.

• Rainy days are covered too, as the aquarium and indoor halls fill plenty of time.

• In swimming season bring a suit; locals swim the Aare then dry off in the sun, a classic Bern move.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern?

Monday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Tuesday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Wednesday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Thursday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Friday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Saturday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; Sunday: 09:00-18:00 March to October; 09:00-17:00 November to February; The Tierpark Bern site (tierpark-bern.ch, checked 5 November 2026) gives Duhlholz zoo hours of 09.00-18.00 from 1 March to 31 October and 09.00-17.00 from 1 November to the end of February, open 365 days with the till closing 30 minutes earlier. The BearPark is open around the clock every day with free entry, keepers on site from 08.00 to 17.00.

How much is the admission for Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern?

Adult: Adults CHF 11; Student: The table lists only child, adult and family lines, with no student rate; Child: Children from age 6 pay CHF 7; Senior: No senior line appears, so older visitors pay the adult CHF 11; Free Admission: The BearPark costs nothing to enter, and the Duhlholz table sets no other free category; A family ticket is CHF 28, and each price carries an optional conservation franc, CHF 1.00 alone or CHF 4.00 for a family, which the site says may be declined at the till.

Any practical tips for visiting Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern?

Animals are liveliest in the morning; check the official site for feeding and talk times. Pair the zoo with the old-town bear park for a full bear-themed day in Bern.